The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.

The local duo of Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou performed at the northeast Minneapolis cidery’s patio on Thursday, July 24.

Beastie Boys released 'Paul's Boutique'; Thurston Moore was born; Bob Dylan disappointed fans by plugging in; The Beatles recorded the first take of a George Harrison tune; and Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what songs about water would you like to hear?

With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.

Caamp reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with “Let Things Go.” The Beaches and Lana Del Rey also reach Hall of Fame status.

Jennifer Lopez was born; Survivor topped the charts with 'Eye of the Tiger'; 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened; The Stones had a spot of bother in Blackpool; U2 and UB40 topped the album and singles charts, respectively, in 1993; and the Beatles met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath songs would you like to hear?

Existential dread never sounded more joyful or uplifting than it does in the hands of PUP. The Canadian pop-punk group confronts world-weary discontent with deadpan humor, hard-earned wisdom and a lot of heart.

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour, Amy Winehouse passed away; Alison Krauss and Martin Gore were born, Today in Music History.